Even the smallest donations made a difference The News Sentinel recognized a big donation could be a challenge for many Knoxville residents during tight times. "It has been said that many are ...

James Balloch III, a native of Greenville, S.C., and an award-winning journalist for The Knoxville News-Sentinel, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at Shannondale Assisted Living in Knoxville.

For years, the Knoxville News Sentinel staff has proudly cited its holiday charity, the Empty Stocking Fund, as an effort to help East Tennesseans in need that dates back to 1912. After digging ...